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Luxury Pearls for Valentine’s or Palentine’s – Luster is in Demand for 2020

Here at Obsessed by Pearls we are loving the many new ways that people are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. We’ve heard about Galentine’s for single females; Palentine’s for friends of all genders, female engagement proposals (#proposetoo), “commitment jewelry” and more.

Fun New Ways to Wear Pearls Now

Pearl Education, Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

To give yourself more opportunities to wear your favorite pearls, some stylists recommend accessorizing with pearls. NYC stylist Kathie Young says, “For me, the most exciting options for the season are using brooches and swagging pearls between two pins.”

Roaring 20s styles and fashion making a return?

The Roaring 20s – Fashion Inspiration for the New Decade

Buzz, Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

As we enter 2020, I keep hearing inspirational references to the “new decade” and the “roaring ‘20s.” It naturally brings to mind the excitement of the exuberant and decadent pop culture from the 1920s. Perhaps it’s the bevy of period-themed entertainment

Clockwise from top left – Assael Golden South Sea Pearl Earrings with Carved Yellow Jadeite, Golden Keshi Pearl and Diamond Rope Necklace, Assael Abacus and XO Bangles, Elie Saab runway, Fiji Pearl and Golden Green Beryl Earrings

Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Pearl Girls

Trends Posted by The Editors at OBP

Cultured Pearls were THE hottest gems of 2019, and they’re making a bold play for star status in the new decade. South Sea pearls, Baroques, Akoya pearls, and colorful pearls have all featured prominently on Couture and Ready-to-Wear runways…in collections spanning the seasons.

PEARL EARRINGS – Timeless Perfection for Every Woman

Buzz, Pearl Education, Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

There is no category of fine jewelry that women need more of than earrings. Unlike rings, necklaces or bracelets, we ladies change our earrings as often as we change our outfits, our moods or our dinner plans. Because they are next to the face, earrings become part of our everyday self-expression.

The Rare Gem – Finding A Treasure as Unique as She Is

Pearl Education, Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

A rare gem is incredibly hard to find and the more difficult, the more limited it is in quantity, the more valuable it becomes. Luckily for all of us, there are brave souls who scour the earth and the ocean to find some of nature’s most beautiful and prized gifts.

Clockwise from Upper left – Akoya Pearl Strands at Neiman Marcus, R13 Runway NYFW, Assael Akoya Essentials Opera Length Pearl Necklace 36”, Kya Swim Runway, Chanel F/W 2019/2020,

Akoya Pearls: Must-Have Gems for a New Generation

Pearl Education, Trends Posted by The Editors at OBP

Akoya pearls are having a moment…or should we say a decade? Not since the 1940s, when Akoyas were first introduced to the American public, have these lustrous white gems been so universally loved, so fashion-forward.

The Holiday Party Dress – Adding Sophistication to This Year’s Sparkles, Feathers, Ruffles

Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Tis the season for holiday glitz, glamour, and three-dimensional sparkle,” says Vogue magazine, “especially after a few years of ‘less is more’ party dressing.”

How to Buy Pearls, The Biggest Trend of the Year

Pearl Education Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Glamour magazine said it best , “Pearl Jewelry is the accessory you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall.” And we are. From catwalks to red carpets, from the big to the small screen, on it girls, politicians, style gurus and more, pearls are thriving in the limelight.

Bridal Trends – Recurring Themes from NY Bridal Fashion Week

Buzz, Trends Posted by Duvall O'Steen

Now is the perfect time to take a look at the top emerging trends from the recent NY Bridal Fashion Week (Oct 3-8). From cascading tiered skirts to bare shoulders and pantsuits, there is much to look forward to when wedding season begins in 2020.